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S.L.E Lupus Foundation

TheS.L.E. Lupus Foundationthanks the “stars” shining on lupus tonight with two celebrity happenings that spotlighted national attention on the little-understood disease. Lady Gaga’s parents Joe andCynthia Germanottaopened a NYC restaurant aptly named “Joanne Trattoria” in honor of his sister Joanne who died of lupus at age 19. And while restaurant guests chose from a menu including one of Joanne’s favorites,TV viewersat home learned about lupus in this week’s episode of the popular showRoyal Pains.